Evan Richard Vaughan Family Tree:Information about Evan Luther Vaughan
Evan Luther Vaughan (b. February 18, 1899, d. April 03, 1957)
Notes for Evan Luther Vaughan:Manawa Advocate,Dec. 5, 1918, XXIV #37, "SAILOR'S LETTER- Mr. and Mrs. Lute Vaughan recieved a letter Nov. 29th, 1918, from their son, Evan, in France, as follows:
Dearest Folks at home:
I will start this letter today and will finish it when we arrive "Over There" which will be Friday or Saturday. We are now just in the real submarine zone and I reckon Kaiser Bill has quit a few hanging around the outskirts of our flotilla of transports and destroyers but he will never get us. Surrounding us, dashing in and out among us is a bevy of destroyers and convoys making the mighty Atlantic safe for our vanguard of Democracy.
The transports themselves are heavily armed and the guns being manned by the best navy gunners in the world with our convoys any sub. that shows its periscope above the green of the Atlantic is certain to have its life extinguished or made very miserable for some time. Then of course precaution is taken aboard ships, no lights or smoking after abandon ship drill which is at five-fifteen.
We have to sleep in bunks which are rather crowded , but we don't mind that a bit. Life preservers are worn all the time. Safety first. We get plenty to eat, and we are comfortable so we can't kick. Someday we all expect to get a chance to use our knowledge thus obtained against the Hun. In the meantime and through it all and until its all over, over there, don't ever fear folks but what I will get along O.K. and be well and healthy.
I haven't suffered from any seasickness yet and don't think I will as the greatest part of the voyage is over.
We have had fine weather on the trip for this time of the year, as October and November are very stormy months.
I have seen several porpoises, flying fish and two whales.
We have a fine band on ship that furnished us with plenty music every day and also the movie shows every day which are great.
We all have more or less work to do. I guess I have the less part to do. I have been on mess guard ever since I got on board ship. It's some snap too.
I went to church on Sunday, that is one thing no matter where we go in the navy we can always go to church. I haven't missed one Sunday since I have been in the navy. I couldn't say that to home. How is Dean and Sis. Eleanor? I will write each individual in the family in my next letter. It sure is great pleasure to write home, but it will be greater pleasure to get a letter from home. I don't know what place I will go to next but, i do know that this is the best experience i will ever the the opportunity to have again.
It is said that the climate of France is like that of Kentucky; it won't be very bad then.
I suppose our cellar at home is full of good things to eat like it is every year.
The navy life is sure agreeing with me I guess. I weighted 125 lbs. when i enlisted and I weighed myself yesterday and i just tipped 145lbs.
I suppose the flu is all over by this time, isn't it? Ihope it is.
I would like to tell you more but we can just go so far, as all mail is censored, but, i expect a long letter from each one of you.
November 7th
Oh, but she is wild and wooly out here today. There is a fierce storm raging and the wind is blowing about 90 miles per hour.
The angry waves are tossing the ship around as if it were nothing but a cork. I'm in the navy now and can't mind such small things.
November 9th
Somewhere in France.
We arrived here safe and sound. I am feeling fine.
I would have written before this time but i didn't know what my address was. I suppose you are all happy and have been celebrating our victory. We sure had a great time here last night. I think I have written about all i dare to.
Well folks, I wish you could see this queer country, but i hope you will always be well and will enjoy the U. S. A. and that you will " Keep the Home Fires Burning" with lots of love.
I am your son and brother, Evan L. Vaughan
My address is: Evan L. Vaughan
U.S. Naval Forces
U. S. S. Corola IV
In care of Postmaster, New York
Manawa Advocate, Dec . 26, 1918, XXIV #40, "SAILOR'S LETTER - Evan L. Vaughan Meets Orville Johnson in France - Mr. and Mrs. Lute Vaughan received a letter from France, as follows:
November 25, 1918,U.S.S. Truxton, U.S.S. Naval Forces, Europe
Dearest Father:
AsI have not yet received a letter from you I will start another letter to you as I have this afternoon off. I don't think our mail will be censored any more so I can tell you what place i am at. I am at a small town in Northwestern France called Breote. If you look on the map of Europe you can find it. It is a queer litle town. I wish you could see some of the small French boys with wooden shoes on coming up in the middle of the street. The street is about half the width of Manawa's. They make an awful noise.
A couple of nights ago I was in a wireless operator's office, and I had his receiver on and I was listening to some music on a beach about 50 miles away and you could hear it very plain. Of course you know there aren't any wires at all, it sure is great.
We can get a package of Camels and a chocolate bar for $0.14 at the Y. M. C. A. ; or 70 Centimes in French money.If you get a dollar changed in French money you have a big pocket full.
I was over to the U. S. Stores Depot today to get stores for our boat. I wouldn't live out here for anything; give me good old Manawa all the time.
I suppose you are getting ready for Thanksgiving. Are you going to have duck or chicken? I guess we will have pies, cakes and turkey, which will be all right for me. Next year, I probably will eat Thanksgiving at home.
The other day I saw a bunch of German prisoners, they have green uniforms on.
The place we stayed for the first few days was built in 1700, and besides i was in a stable where Napolean kept his horses. I studied about him in Ancient History, and now I have seen some of his great buildings.
We just came in Port last night. We have been out to sea for four days on patrol duty. Our little destroyer bobbed around like a cork, on the big waves, but i didn't get sea sick.
It will be rougher when we come home because I am coming home in this little destroyer. We will go to Azor Islands first to coal ship there and then to the Bermuda Islands and then to the "Good Old U. S. A. "
Sometimes the boat rocks so that they can't cook anything, they have to feed us what they have left or just sandwiches.
Well , i think I have told you about all i can think of. Will tell you more when i get home. So write a long, long letter and tell me the news.
With best love and kisses to all,
I am your son,
Evan L. Vaughan
U.S. Naval Forces,Europe
U.S.S. Truxton
In care of Postmaster, New York
P.S. I saw Orville Johnson yesterday. He was as glad as I was to see him. I ate supper with him. He plays in the band. E.L.V. "
Manawa Advocate,March 5, 1925,XXX #51 " Evan Vaughan lost the greater portion of the thumb on his right hand, Saturday, February 21,while working on a car in the Auto Service Sales Garage at Clintonville. He was raising the car with a jack when the jack slipped and his thumb was pinched between the jack and the car cutting it off above the joint. He will be laid up for several weeks as a result of the injury but is getting along well."
Manawa Advocate, Sept. 15,1927, XXXIII #26, " Three in Court On Game Warden's Charge-Chas. Nicolai, Jr., and Dean Vaughan of the town of Lebanon and Evan Vaughan of Clintonville were taken into custody by Frank Randall, conservation warden, on charges of hunting without a license in the town of Lebanon last Sunday. A hearing for the three youths was to have been held at Waupaca today."
Manawa Advocate,Sept 22,1927, XXXIII #27, " Vaughan Brothers Pay Fine: Nicolai Case is Continued- Evan Vaughan of Clintonville and Dean Vaughan of Lebanon each paid a fine of $50 and costs in Justice Soren Johnson's court at Waupaca last Thursday on charges of hunting illegally, which were brought against them by Frank Randall, conservation warden. A third youth, Chas. Nicolai, had his case continued until October 8. The three men were apprehended by Randall in the town of Lebanon, Sunday, September 11."
More About Evan Luther Vaughan:
Burial: April 06, 1957, Graceland Cemetery,Clintonville,Wisconsin.
Military service: United States Navy,World War I.
Occupation 1: Bell Telephone Company,Clintonville,Wisconsin.
Occupation 2: Marion & Northern Telephone Company, Marion,Wisconsin.
Residence: 1930, Clintonville,Waupaca County,Wisconsin.282
More About Evan Luther Vaughan and Edythe LaMond:
Marriage: August 25, 1930, Methodist Parsonage,Shawano,Shawano County,Wisconsin.
Witnesses: August 25, 1930, Mrs. Lynda Boall(?) & Howard Boall(?).282
Marriage Notes for Evan Luther Vaughan and Edythe LaMond:Shawano County Marriage Record, Volume 14, Page 85
Groom: Evan L. Vaughan
Age:31 Yrs.
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Marriage : First
Residence: Clintonville
Occupation: Telephone Lineman
Father: Luther Vaughan
Mother : Anna Raasch
Bride: Edythe Lamond
Residence: Clintonville
Age: 33 yrs.
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Occupation: Office Work
Father: Archibald Lamond
Mother: Bessie Penney
Married By: Rev. Ben C. Plopper
Marriage Date: August 25, 1930
Witnesses: Mrs. Lynda Boall(?) & Howard Boall(?)